It boasts feature entries on key areas (e.g. Bankruptcy Law and the FTSE share indexes), and its international coverage includes important terms from UK, US, Australia, India, and Asia-Pacific.

Over 250 new entries have been added to this edition to reflect the very latest developments in the accounting profession, e.g. the growing importance of International Accounting Standards, recent legislation, UK tax changes, and reliefs and allowances (e.g. Entrepreneurs' Relief, Annual Investment Allowance).

In addition, coverage of taxation, finance, and audit has been increased and all entries have been revised to ensure they are up-to-date.

New to this edition:-

Over 250 new entries

Existing entries have been revised to reflect the global financial crisis, new legislation (e.g. the UK Companies Act 2006), and the very latest developments in the profession

Increased coverage of taxation, finance, auditing, and international terms